A sermon preached in Christ's-Church, Dublin, on the 23d. of October, 1698 being the anniversary thanksgiving for putting an end to the Irish Rebellion, which broke out on that day, 1641, before the House of Lords / by Nathanael Lord Bishop of Waterford and Lismore.
THAT Ephesus was the Metropolis of the Lesser Asia, and one of the most Celebrated Mart Towns of all the East, seated on the Shore of the Archipelago, renown'd for its Riches and Antiquity, as having been founded (as 'tis said by many of the Ancients) by the Amazons, not long after the Trojan War;
THAT Ephesus was the Metropolis of the Lesser Asia, and one of the most Celebrated Mars Towns of all the East, seated on the Shore of the Archipelago, renowned for its Riches and Antiquity, as having been founded (as it's said by many of the Ancients) by the Amazons, not long After the Trojan War;
but for nothing more Famous than the Worship of the Great Goddess DIANA, with her Image which fell down from Jupiter (as 'twas Superstitiously believ'd) and the Incredible Structure of her Temple, as having from time, to time, been no less than Two hundred and twenty Years a Building, at the general Charges of the whole Province;
but for nothing more Famous than the Worship of the Great Goddess DIANA, with her Image which fell down from Jupiter (as 'twas Superstitiously believed) and the Incredible Structure of her Temple, as having from time, to time, been no less than Two hundred and twenty years a Building, At the general Charges of the Whole Province;
and for that Reason, call'd by Pliny, Admiratio Graecae Magnificentiae, The Wonder or Astonishment of the Greek Magnificence, and ever reputed One of the Seaven Wonders of the World, is unknown to none who are any thing conversant in Heathen Story.
and for that Reason, called by pliny, Admiratio Graecae Magnificentiae, The Wonder or Astonishment of the Greek Magnificence, and ever reputed One of the Seaven Wonders of the World, is unknown to none who Are any thing conversant in Heathen Story.
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to the highest Degree Superstitious, and Idolatrous, and hugely addicted to the Study of Magical or Infernal Arts, St. Paul in his Apostolical Travels, about Fifty two Years after our Lord's Birth, comes to Found,
to the highest Degree Superstitious, and Idolatrous, and hugely addicted to the Study of Magical or Infernal Arts, Saint Paul in his Apostolical Travels, about Fifty two years After our Lord's Birth, comes to Found,
but by Touching the Handkerchiefs, or Aprons of such as were Sick, or Possess'd; so that the Diseases departed from them, and the Evil Spirits went out of them.
but by Touching the Handkerchiefs, or Aprons of such as were Sick, or Possessed; so that the Diseases departed from them, and the Evil Spirits went out of them.
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whilst they were at Ephesus (as being a City particularly under the Jurisdiction of the Devil) perceiving how that no sooner St. Paul call'd upon the Name of the Lord Jesus, but the Evil Spirits flew like Lightning from the Bodies of Demoniacks; they thought to do the like;
while they were At Ephesus (as being a city particularly under the Jurisdiction of the devil) perceiving how that no sooner Saint Paul called upon the Name of the Lord jesus, but the Evil Spirits flew like Lightning from the Bodies of Demoniacs; they Thought to do the like;
and the Experiment being made by no less than seaven Sons of one SCeva a Jew (not being willing it seems to trust themselves singly) all Students of the Black Art, in this Form of Words;
and the Experiment being made by no less than seaven Sons of one SCeva a Jew (not being willing it seems to trust themselves singly) all Students of the Black Art, in this From of Words;
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But Demetrius, a crafty Trades-man, and Master of the Corporation of Silver-Smiths, who made Silver Shrines for Diana, or little Temples with her Image in them,
But Demetrius, a crafty Tradesman, and Master of the Corporation of Silver-Smiths, who made Silver Shrines for Diana, or little Temples with her Image in them,
and along with it his All, upon such a nice Speculation, and therefore to make Sure work of it, he first prepares the way by a right faithful Argument, which he knew, amongst such Auditors, would never fail him;
and along with it his All, upon such a Nicaenae Speculation, and Therefore to make Sure work of it, he First prepares the Way by a right faithful Argument, which he knew, among such Auditors, would never fail him;
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And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cryed out saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, the Uproar continuing, about two hours, the Beasts of Ephesus all that time bellowing nothing out,
And when they herd these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, the Uproar Continuing, about two hours, the Beasts of Ephesus all that time bellowing nothing out,
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Doth Paul say they be no Gods which are made with hands, and is the Ruine of our Goddess involv'd in this single Assertion? Has her Divinity been Acknowledg'd and Ador'd by all Nations,
Does Paul say they be no God's which Are made with hands, and is the Ruin of our Goddess involved in this single Assertion? Has her Divinity been Acknowledged and Adored by all nations,
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as were altogether inconsistent with either, and did thereupon Impair and Endanger the whole Law of Nature, which as to the Moral World, is no other than a System of Opinions and Practices appertaining to God, our selves, and one another.
as were altogether inconsistent with either, and did thereupon Impair and Endanger the Whole Law of Nature, which as to the Moral World, is no other than a System of Opinions and Practices appertaining to God, our selves, and one Another.
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To this may be added, that inhumane Practice which did of Old, and doth at this time prevail amongst some Heathen Nations, of Sacrificing the Wife, the dearest Friends,
To this may be added, that inhumane Practice which did of Old, and does At this time prevail among Some Heathen nations, of Sacrificing the Wife, the dearest Friends,
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And what renders this Practice more wonderful, is, there is nothing of Interest in it, beyond the avoiding Shame and Disgrace, which by long Use and Practice, is clearly of their own making. The like may be said,
And what renders this Practice more wondered, is, there is nothing of Interest in it, beyond the avoiding Shame and Disgrace, which by long Use and Practice, is clearly of their own making. The like may be said,
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And yet alass, all these signified no more, against the Education and Principles which then prevail'd, by which they were taught to expect a Temporal Messias, nor against the sensual Interest,
And yet alas, all these signified no more, against the Education and Principles which then prevailed, by which they were taught to expect a Temporal Messias, nor against the sensual Interest,
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Thirdly, The Romish Church is the fullest proof how much it is within the Power of Interest and Education, to warp the Judgment against the clearest Evidence of Sense, Reason, and Scripture.
Thirdly, The Romish Church is the Fullest proof how much it is within the Power of Interest and Education, to warp the Judgement against the Clearest Evidence of Sense, Reason, and Scripture.
What more against the common Reason of Mankind, and the Evidence of Scripture, than, that since Prayer is a lifting up of the Heart to God, giving Thanks for what we have receiv'd,
What more against the Common Reason of Mankind, and the Evidence of Scripture, than, that since Prayer is a lifting up of the Heart to God, giving Thanks for what we have received,
Or what more against the Evidence of Sense, Reason, and Scripture, than the Monstrous Doctrine of Transubstantiation? Which to go about to confute, would be to abuse the Auditory.
Or what more against the Evidence of Sense, Reason, and Scripture, than the Monstrous Doctrine of Transubstantiation? Which to go about to confute, would be to abuse the Auditory.
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A and Lastly a Doctrine, in favour of which were a Miracle wrought, it could not prove it true, in as much as after such a Miracle wrought, we should have the same Reason to believe the Doctrine to be false, that we had to believe the Miracle was true.
A and Lastly a Doctrine, in favour of which were a Miracle wrought, it could not prove it true, in as much as After such a Miracle wrought, we should have the same Reason to believe the Doctrine to be false, that we had to believe the Miracle was true.
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and their own, under an absolute necessity of spending the Flower of their Years, and the Strength of their Parts, in Reading and Writing great Volumes,
and their own, under an absolute necessity of spending the Flower of their years, and the Strength of their Parts, in Reading and Writing great Volumes,
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of the latter of which I think the World has not a fuller proof than the gross body of this Nation in which we live affords us, who have not the least imaginable shadow of Reason,
of the latter of which I think the World has not a fuller proof than the gross body of this nation in which we live affords us, who have not the least imaginable shadow of Reason,
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Fourthly, Every Sect or Sept, has a share in it more or less, as 'twere easie to instance in the several Factions which of late years have prevail'd amongst us,
Fourthly, Every Sect or Sept, has a share in it more or less, as 'twere easy to instance in the several Factions which of late Years have prevailed among us,
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Secondly, The exact Harmony, or Agreement betwixt the Religion of the Heathens, and that of the Church of Rome. And now we are Engag'd in a Sea of Matter, where Plenty makes it difficult to choose,
Secondly, The exact Harmony, or Agreement betwixt the Religion of the heathens, and that of the Church of Room. And now we Are Engaged in a Sea of Matter, where Plenty makes it difficult to choose,
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and truly 'tis well it is so, since 'tis the great Unhappiness of Discourses of this kind, that being measur'd by a short scantling of time, nothing can be handled as it ought to be.
and truly it's well it is so, since it's the great Unhappiness of Discourses of this kind, that being measured by a short scantling of time, nothing can be handled as it ought to be.
If St. Paul had been a Roman Catholick, (as they of that Church tell us he undoubtedly was) and had come to a personal Debate with Demetrius, touching the Worship of Images and departed Souls;
If Saint Paul had been a Roman Catholic, (as they of that Church tell us he undoubtedly was) and had come to a personal Debate with Demetrius, touching the Worship of Images and departed Souls;
or if he had been so unreasonable, do we think Demetrius would not have been as ready with his Dulia and Hyperdulia, his Terminatively and Transitively, wherewith the Romanists incrustate their Idolatry as they themselves are.
or if he had been so unreasonable, do we think Demetrius would not have been as ready with his Dulia and Hyperdulia, his Terminatively and Transitively, wherewith the Romanists incrustate their Idolatry as they themselves Are.
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or wore about their Necks, or in their Caps, and Cloaths, as our Pilgrims do the Image of the Blessed Virgin of Loretto. Another authentick Testimony how nearly they Symbolize with the Papists, in their Worship.
or wore about their Necks, or in their Caps, and Clothes, as our Pilgrim's doe the Image of the Blessed Virgae of Loretto. another authentic Testimony how nearly they Symbolise with the Papists, in their Worship.
saying, that their Diana (meaning the Heathen) was False, and Supposititious, but the true Christian Diana, was the Blessed Virgin Mary, (risum teneatis) which he endeavours to prove in Six particulars, three whereof I shall lay before you.
saying, that their Diana (meaning the Heathen) was False, and Supposititious, but the true Christian Diana, was the Blessed Virgae Marry, (Laughter teneatis) which he endeavours to prove in Six particulars, three whereof I shall lay before you.
Again, in the Temple of the Heathen Diana, Kings us'd to lay up their most precious Treasures, which no Enemy when they Sack'd and Plunder'd a City, would be so prophane as to touch;
Again, in the Temple of the Heathen Diana, Kings used to lay up their most precious Treasures, which no Enemy when they Sacked and Plundered a city, would be so profane as to touch;
To conclude, whatever Cob-web distinctions may be Invented (which Wise men see through, and Fools are consounded with) to Palliate their Image Worship,
To conclude, whatever Cobweb Distinctions may be Invented (which Wise men see through, and Fools Are confounded with) too Palliate their Image Worship,
if the Eucharistical Bread be not turn'd into the Body of the Son of God, some of their own Writers acknowledge, nothing can defend the Worship of the Host, against the imputation of the most sottish, unaccountable Idolatry the World;
if the Eucharistical Bred be not turned into the Body of the Son of God, Some of their own Writers acknowledge, nothing can defend the Worship of the Host, against the imputation of the most sottish, unaccountable Idolatry the World;
one of whom, and he no mean one neither, Cicero de Nat. Deorum, speaking of Ceres, by which Bread Corn was denoted, says, Do you think we are so senseless to believe that we eat to be God? A Sareasme (would but the time,
one of whom, and he no mean one neither, Cicero de Nat. Gods, speaking of Ceres, by which Bred Corn was denoted, Says, Do you think we Are so senseless to believe that we eat to be God? A Sareasme (would but the time,
so is it likewise, that the Heathens pretentions to Universality are much better grounded, than the Romanists, it being well nigh litterally true what Demetrius said of Diana, that all Asia, and the World Worship'd her.
so is it likewise, that the heathens pretentions to Universality Are much better grounded, than the Romanists, it being well High literally true what Demetrius said of Diana, that all Asia, and the World Worshipped her.
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But for the Romish Church to call themselves the Catholick Church, when there are so many Churches besides themselves, is just such a piece of Nonsense,
But for the Romish Church to call themselves the Catholic Church, when there Are so many Churches beside themselves, is just such a piece of Nonsense,
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or at least hugely strengthen'd by it, which assures us when once the Bread is Consecrated, every Crum is as large as the whole Loaf, every part being the whole Body of Christ,
or At least hugely strengthened by it, which assures us when once the Bred is Consecrated, every Crumb is as large as the Whole Loaf, every part being the Whole Body of christ,
Secondly, As to the Antiquity of Diana's Worship, 'tis prov'd by the Town-Clerk by this Argument, that her Image fell down from Jupiter, i. e. time out of mind;
Secondly, As to the Antiquity of Diana's Worship, it's proved by the Town-Clerk by this Argument, that her Image fell down from Jupiter, i. e. time out of mind;
5thly, That the very same Answer which the Primitive Christians return'd to the Heathens, when charg'd with Novelty, I say the very same Answer we Protestants return to the Romanists now.
5thly, That the very same Answer which the Primitive Christians returned to the heathens, when charged with Novelty, I say the very same Answer we Protestants return to the Romanists now.
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That the first Religion in the World was that which Adam profess'd in Paradise; That Adam 's Innocence was prior to his fall, upon which, God immediately Instituted the Christian Religion;
That the First Religion in the World was that which Adam professed in Paradise; That Adam is Innocence was prior to his fallen, upon which, God immediately Instituted the Christian Religion;
That the Heathen Religion, whose distinctive Character was Idolatry, and multiplicity of Gods (neither of which were heard of before the Fall) grew up by little,
That the Heathen Religion, whose distinctive Character was Idolatry, and Multiplicity of God's (neither of which were herd of before the Fallen) grew up by little,
That the whole of the Heathen Religion was but a Schismatical, Heretical Separation of a Wickeder part of Mankind, from the purer and more uncorrupted Religion, which was profess'd by Godly Seth, and the Antediluvian Patriarchs which sprang from his Line;
That the Whole of the Heathen Religion was but a Schismatical, Heretical Separation of a Wickeder part of Mankind, from the Purer and more uncorrupted Religion, which was professed by Godly Seth, and the Antediluvian Patriarchs which sprang from his Line;
That as Adams Religion before the Fall was the first pure natural, so, the Christian Religion was the first Instituted Religion in the World, in the design of God,
That as Adams Religion before the Fallen was the First pure natural, so, the Christian Religion was the First Instituted Religion in the World, in the Design of God,
as being virtually contain'd in that first Prophesy, The Seed of the, &c. which is not look'd upon as a different Religion from Adam 's, inasmuch as Christianity is no other than a Wonderful Wise Means,
as being virtually contained in that First Prophesy, The Seed of thee, etc. which is not looked upon as a different Religion from Adam is, inasmuch as Christianity is no other than a Wondered Wise Means,
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And do not we now, mutatis mutandis, make the very same reply, when we are Recriminated in point of Novelty by the Romanists? viz. That the Religion we profess is the True Apostolick Religion, That we have added nothing new to it, That they are the Innovators, we having only cast off the Corruptions they super-induc'd;
And do not we now, mutatis mutandis, make the very same reply, when we Are Recriminated in point of Novelty by the Romanists? viz. That the Religion we profess is the True Apostolic Religion, That we have added nothing new to it, That they Are the Innovators, we having only cast off the Corruptions they superinduced;
The Inference from all which is, That the Arguments, as well as Errors of both Churches, being the same in their Original Formation, one and the same Answer serves them both.
The Inference from all which is, That the Arguments, as well as Errors of both Churches, being the same in their Original Formation, one and the same Answer serves them both.
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Thirdly, The Agreement is great, and very exact, as to the same Ends for the Promotion of which both Religions were contriv'd, and afterwards maintain'd.
Thirdly, The Agreement is great, and very exact, as to the same Ends for the Promotion of which both Religions were contrived, and afterwards maintained.
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And certainly, if ever there were any exquisite Silver Smiths, with a Crafty Demetrius at the head of them, besides these mention'd in the Text, they are the Pope and Clergy of the Church of Rome; most of their Doctrines,
And Certainly, if ever there were any exquisite Silver Smiths, with a Crafty Demetrius At the head of them, beside these mentioned in the Text, they Are the Pope and Clergy of the Church of Room; most of their Doctrines,
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thô all Ancient Authors are as profoundly silent touching them, as the Holy Scriptures are, which are undoubtedly the most Ancient Books in the World;
though all Ancient Authors Are as profoundly silent touching them, as the Holy Scriptures Are, which Are undoubtedly the most Ancient Books in the World;
But before we dismiss this Argument, I cannot but observe to you, with what Elaborate Art the rest of the Romish Doctrines are contriv'd to support this one of Purgatory, and render it a Doctrine prodigiously Gainful to the Romish Church.
But before we dismiss this Argument, I cannot but observe to you, with what Elaborate Art the rest of the Romish Doctrines Are contrived to support this one of Purgatory, and render it a Doctrine prodigiously Gainful to the Romish Church.
By their distinction of the Temporal punishment remaining, after the Eternal is remitted, they send the best as well as the worst, i. e. all to Purgatory, unless the Virgin Mary, and some few very Eminent Saints, and Martyrs.
By their distinction of the Temporal punishment remaining, After the Eternal is remitted, they send the best as well as the worst, i. e. all to Purgatory, unless the Virgae Marry, and Some few very Eminent Saints, and Martyrs.
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And by making the Flames of Purgatory as intollerable as the Flames of Hell, save in Duration, they make that Place too hot for any one to continue in it.
And by making the Flames of Purgatory as intolerable as the Flames of Hell, save in Duration, they make that Place too hight for any one to continue in it.
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They Damn none, neither do they Save any immediately (otherwise than has been said) but all Mankind passing through the Flames of Purgatory, pay their Tributes to the Romish Coffers,
They Damn none, neither do they Save any immediately (otherwise than has been said) but all Mankind passing through the Flames of Purgatory, pay their Tributes to the Romish Coffers,
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and subjection to him, in all they say, know, or do, as gives him a Despotick Power over their Consciences, which is the main point they design to gain by most, if not all of them;
and subjection to him, in all they say, know, or do, as gives him a Despotic Power over their Consciences, which is the main point they Design to gain by most, if not all of them;
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The only one mention'd in this Chapter, is, That this Image of Diana, fell down from Jupiter, which was a Grand Imposture, this Image having been made,
The only one mentioned in this Chapter, is, That this Image of Diana, fell down from Jupiter, which was a Grand Imposture, this Image having been made,
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as other Images were, but being very old, or the Artificers that wrought it, to prevent discovery, being made out of the way, (as at some times they were,) the Priests perswaded the credulous Multitude that the Image fell down from Heaven.
as other Images were, but being very old, or the Artificers that wrought it, to prevent discovery, being made out of the Way, (as At Some times they were,) the Priests persuaded the credulous Multitude that the Image fell down from Heaven.
and roul'd her Eyes in her Head; which the Romanists have much out-done; the Virgin Mary not only moving her Eyes, but Weeping likewise upon Solemn Occasions.
and rolled her Eyes in her Head; which the Romanists have much outdone; the Virgae Marry not only moving her Eyes, but Weeping likewise upon Solemn Occasions.
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And thus the Roman Ancile or Buckler, is reported to have fall'n from Heaven, with a Voice, that whilst it was preserv'd the City of Rome should Flourish;
And thus the Roman Ancile or Buckler, is reported to have fallen from Heaven, with a Voice, that while it was preserved the city of Rome should Flourish;
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and Goddesses, to gain the more credit to his Law, gave it confidently out, that he had receiv'd it from the Goddess Aegeria, in personal Conversation he had with her.
and Goddesses, to gain the more credit to his Law, gave it confidently out, that he had received it from the Goddess Aegeria, in personal Conversation he had with her.
And now, who can forbear observing that the Romanists have with great exactness written after this Copy? Many of whose Superstitious Doctrines, particularly Purgatory (which is taken out of Plato ) have been obtruded upon the people, from Voices,
And now, who can forbear observing that the Romanists have with great exactness written After this Copy? Many of whose Superstitious Doctrines, particularly Purgatory (which is taken out of Plato) have been obtruded upon the people, from Voices,
but not content with this, and since God in his Wonderful, and never often enough to be remembred Mercy to these Kingdoms, Infinitely exceeding the Mercies of this Day, has hinder'd them from destroying our Souls, they have been resolutely bent to destroy our Bodies, which brings us to the last Branch of this particular.
but not content with this, and since God in his Wondered, and never often enough to be remembered Mercy to these Kingdoms, Infinitely exceeding the mercies of this Day, has hindered them from destroying our Souls, they have been resolutely bent to destroy our Bodies, which brings us to the last Branch of this particular.
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A single Instance of which as to the Heathens, we have in this Chapter (and many in after Ages of it) the Ephesians having decreed St. Paul to be thrown to Wild Beasts to be devour'd by them,
A single Instance of which as to the heathens, we have in this Chapter (and many in After Ages of it) the Ephesians having decreed Saint Paul to be thrown to Wild Beasts to be devoured by them,
and Immortality, gives an occasion a while to Reflect on, and compare the Cruelties of the Romish Church with theirs, which they have been pleas'd to exercise us with,
and Immortality, gives an occasion a while to Reflect on, and compare the Cruelties of the Romish Church with theirs, which they have been pleased to exercise us with,
Which whilst we do, Good God what Numbers, (Numbers which well nigh surpass every thing but Thought and Figures) do we see of Souls under the Altar, that were slain for the Word of God,
Which while we do, Good God what Numbers, (Numbers which well High surpass every thing but Thought and Figures) do we see of Souls under the Altar, that were slave for the Word of God,
In proof of which, if all the Annals, and Records of Time were Cancel'd, all the Monuments of Papal Cruelty defac'd, save the Memory of this day, this single day were sufficient to convince all Mankind, that have not abjur'd their Sense,
In proof of which, if all the Annals, and Records of Time were Canceled, all the Monuments of Papal Cruelty defaced, save the Memory of this day, this single day were sufficient to convince all Mankind, that have not abjured their Sense,
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A Day, the sorrowful Relation of which, may be begun by several here whose Eyes are now intent upon me, in the same Doleful Strains, wherewith Aeneas is said to preface the sad Story of his Ruin'd Country. Quanquam animus meminisse horret, luctu { que } refugit Incipiam.
A Day, the sorrowful Relation of which, may be begun by several Here whose Eyes Are now intent upon me, in the same Doleful Strains, wherewith Aeneas is said to preface the sad Story of his Ruined Country. Quanquam animus Meminisse Horret, luctu { que } refugit Incipiam.
A Day which shall appear in Bloody, and Frightful Characters in all Calendars of Time, a Day which nothing the World has yet seen, can equal, nothing that is yet in the Womb of Time, we hope, shall go beyond, a Day which shall give Reputation to Jews, Heathens,
A Day which shall appear in Bloody, and Frightful Characters in all Calendars of Time, a Day which nothing the World has yet seen, can equal, nothing that is yet in the Womb of Time, we hope, shall go beyond, a Day which shall give Reputation to jews, heathens,
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but fix a lasting Reproach upon the Son of God, the Meek, and the Holy Jesus, and his Peaceful Doctrine, amongst them who judge of Christian Principles, by Roman Practices;
but fix a lasting Reproach upon the Son of God, the Meek, and the Holy jesus, and his Peaceful Doctrine, among them who judge of Christian Principles, by Roman Practices;
This is the Cruelty, which nothing that we know of either in Jewish, or Heathen Story (abating the Butchery of our Blessed Lord, with which 'twere impious to compare any thing,
This is the Cruelty, which nothing that we know of either in Jewish, or Heathen Story (abating the Butchery of our Blessed Lord, with which 'twere impious to compare any thing,
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against which neither Piety, Innocence of Infants to invite Compassion, nor the Infirmity of Age to beg it, no nor the Strength of Valiant Men, gave the least Security,
against which neither Piety, Innocence of Infants to invite Compassion, nor the Infirmity of Age to beg it, no nor the Strength of Valiant Men, gave the least Security,
Again, that which must be acknowledg'd to turn the Scale exceedingly in favour of Herod, was, that what he did was purely upon principles of State, to secure the Crown to himself,
Again, that which must be acknowledged to turn the Scale exceedingly in favour of Herod, was, that what he did was purely upon principles of State, to secure the Crown to himself,
since the great Lords of the Universe, the Roman Emperors, were not free from Jealousie, that they who should Govern the World, were to come out of Judea, of which they had been admonish't by a Prophetick Oracle, Ex Judea profecti rerum potirentur, Recorded by Tacitus, Suetonius, and other Heathen Authors, which became matter to them of great Apprehension.
since the great lords of the Universe, the Roman Emperor's, were not free from Jealousy, that they who should Govern the World, were to come out of Judea, of which they had been admonished by a Prophetic Oracle, Ex Judea profecti rerum potirentur, Recorded by Tacitus, Suetonius, and other Heathen Authors, which became matter to them of great Apprehension.
had their Friends about them to minister Comfort to them, were Executed in the Face of the Sun, were permitted to call upon their God, and allow'd a decent Burial;
had their Friends about them to minister Comfort to them, were Executed in the Face of the Sun, were permitted to call upon their God, and allowed a decent Burial;
and what carries the aggravation yet higher, that very Order of men, which beyond all other Christians, profess themselves to be of the Society of Jesus, were the contrivers of all these mischiess;
and what carries the aggravation yet higher, that very Order of men, which beyond all other Christians, profess themselves to be of the Society of jesus, were the contrivers of all these mischief;
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To add the last finishing and master stroke to all which, all these Barbarities are laid upon the most Righteous, the Meekest, the Mildest, and best of Princes;
To add the last finishing and master stroke to all which, all these Barbarities Are laid upon the most Righteous, the Meekest, the Mildest, and best of Princes;
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a man who by Nature was so inclin'd to Forgive, and by his Enemies so us'd to it, that he had quite forgotten that Resentment, which is so inseparable from other Princes, and so necessary in all;
a man who by Nature was so inclined to Forgive, and by his Enemies so used to it, that he had quite forgotten that Resentment, which is so inseparable from other Princes, and so necessary in all;
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It is of this Prince, they say (tho' with a far different intention from that of Pilate's ) Behold the Man, that they might at once Murder his Reputation, and his Person.
It is of this Prince, they say (though with a Far different intention from that of Pilate's) Behold the Man, that they might At once Murder his Reputation, and his Person.
But it is the peculiar of the Romish Church, to attempt nothing but what is Great and Monstrous in its kind, horrid and affrightful, against Sense, against Reason, against Experience, and against Humanity.
But it is the peculiar of the Romish Church, to attempt nothing but what is Great and Monstrous in its kind, horrid and affrightful, against Sense, against Reason, against Experience, and against Humanity.
And of such, we hope (if ever a sad occasion shall be offer'd) there will always be great numbers amongst us, who for the Word of God, and the Testimony of a good Conscience, will not only patiently,
And of such, we hope (if ever a sad occasion shall be offered) there will always be great numbers among us, who for the Word of God, and the Testimony of a good Conscience, will not only patiently,
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That he h•led Christian men and women to Prison, breathing out threatnings, and slaughter against them, consenting to their Death, and sometimes assisting at it.
That he h•led Christian men and women to Prison, breathing out threatenings, and slaughter against them, consenting to their Death, and sometime assisting At it.
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They told their Hearers, that Christ was a Heavenly-born Person, and they endeavour'd to convince them by Reason, Scripture, (where it was proper,) and Miracles that they spake truth;
They told their Hearers, that christ was a Heavenly-born Person, and they endeavoured to convince them by Reason, Scripture, (where it was proper,) and Miracles that they spoke truth;
The same difference is most Remarkable in Demetrius 's, and the Town-Clerk's conduct of themselves; the former of whom, had all the marks of an intemperate, illgrounded Zeal;
The same difference is most Remarkable in Demetrius is, and the Town-Clerk's conduct of themselves; the former of whom, had all the marks of an intemperate, illgrounded Zeal;
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and the want of a lawful call, neither the Law of the Empire, nor of Ephesus (nor as I believe of any well Govern'd Common-wealth under Heaven) permitting Mechanicks to Assemble the Emperors Subjects at pleasure,
and the want of a lawful call, neither the Law of the Empire, nor of Ephesus (nor as I believe of any well Governed Commonwealth under Heaven) permitting Mechanics to Assemble the Emperor's Subject's At pleasure,
and argued better for it than Demetrius had done, kept himself with in the bounds of his lawful calling, was a Friend to St. Paul, sav'd his Companions from being torn in pieces,
and argued better for it than Demetrius had done, kept himself with in the bounds of his lawful calling, was a Friend to Saint Paul, saved his Sodales from being torn in Pieces,
and by a pithy concise, and most swasive Speech (than which I think there is not a better any where extant) appeasing the multitude, did more real Service to the Empire,
and by a pithy concise, and most Persuasive Speech (than which I think there is not a better any where extant) appeasing the multitude, did more real Service to the Empire,
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And now my Christian Brethren (to draw near a period) what can better become us as Disciples of the Holy Jesus, Who when he was reviled, reviled not again, who has taught us by precept,
And now my Christian Brothers (to draw near a Period) what can better become us as Disciples of the Holy jesus, Who when he was reviled, reviled not again, who has taught us by precept,
what can better become us as Loyal Subjects to a tender, and most magnanimous Prince, who has so generously expos'd his Person, to Reseue us from the Cruelty we lately suffer'd,
what can better become us as Loyal Subject's to a tender, and most magnanimous Prince, who has so generously exposed his Person, to Reseue us from the Cruelty we lately suffered,
or as grave Senators Assembled to consult the publick safety of the Nation, than by all means imaginable (except Persecution) to endeavour the Conversion of this miserable Nation? A Nation which after the endeavours of above Fourteen hundred years Preahing to make them Christians, Five hundred years to reduce them to Civility,
or as grave Senators Assembled to consult the public safety of the nation, than by all means imaginable (except Persecution) to endeavour the Conversion of this miserable nation? A nation which After the endeavours of above Fourteen hundred Years Preahing to make them Christians, Five hundred Years to reduce them to Civility,
and particular Cruelties of this Horrid Rebellion with the evident proofs of the whole; which in effect would be no more than to tell you the Sun shines;
and particular Cruelties of this Horrid Rebellion with the evident proofs of the Whole; which in Effect would be no more than to tell you the Sun shines;
Amongst which 'tis humbly offer'd to be determin'd by your Wisdom. First, Whether to Increase the number of the Protestant Clergy, and to Decrease the Popish,
among which it's humbly offered to be determined by your Wisdom. First, Whither to Increase the number of the Protestant Clergy, and to Decrease the Popish,
For otherwise, since the Regular Clergy have ever been hated by the Secular, it is to be fear'd, that the absence of the former, will invite the latter, who not being altogether of so Male an Influence as the other, they will supply the Defect, by doubling their numbers;
For otherwise, since the Regular Clergy have ever been hated by the Secular, it is to be feared, that the absence of the former, will invite the latter, who not being altogether of so Male an Influence as the other, they will supply the Defect, by doubling their numbers;
and since our Religion will not permit our Clergy to equal them in their Principles to do hurt, we ought to be much superior to them, in our Numbers to do good.
and since our Religion will not permit our Clergy to equal them in their Principles to do hurt, we ought to be much superior to them, in our Numbers to do good.
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since considering the little, or no pains they take with their people, half the Romish Clergy of this Kingdom, is sufficient to perform the Cure of it.
since considering the little, or no pains they take with their people, half the Romish Clergy of this Kingdom, is sufficient to perform the Cure of it.
So that by decreasing their numbers, we hinder them not from performing their Cures, but only from doing mischief, which certainly ought to be no part of their Spiritual Cure.
So that by decreasing their numbers, we hinder them not from performing their Cures, but only from doing mischief, which Certainly ought to be no part of their Spiritual Cure.
In which practices how Successful they have been of late, how little the Authority of an Unfortunate Prince did signifie to restrain them, in such matters as he was willing,
In which practices how Successful they have been of late, how little the authority of an Unfortunate Prince did signify to restrain them, in such matters as he was willing,
'Tis manifest to a considering person, that most of their Barbarous Usages and Customs, their Depredations and Outrages, their profound Ignorance, gross Superstition,
It's manifest to a considering person, that most of their Barbarous Usages and Customs, their Depredations and Outrages, their profound Ignorance, gross Superstition,
and foul Idolatry, are all owing if not as to their Original, yet as to their long continuance amongst them, to their wild savage way of Living in single Cottages,
and foul Idolatry, Are all owing if not as to their Original, yet as to their long Continuance among them, to their wild savage Way of Living in single Cottages,
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Or if being reduc'd into Colonies, he have all or most of his people together in a heap, they be not compell'd by severity of Law, to send their Children to be Instructed by him.
Or if being reduced into Colonies, he have all or most of his people together in a heap, they be not compelled by severity of Law, to send their Children to be Instructed by him.
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2dly, If they could, their Religion will not permit them to read the Bible, and the same Authority which hinders them now from reading it in the English Tongue they understand, will certainly hinder them from reading it in the Irish.
2dly, If they could, their Religion will not permit them to read the bible, and the same authority which hinders them now from reading it in the English Tongue they understand, will Certainly hinder them from reading it in the Irish.
A most notorious Instance of which, we have lately had from this very Pulpit, when the NONLATINALPHABET the Abomination of Desolation (I mean the Worship of the Host) was seen standing in this very place, where a Romish Priest in the presence of the late King before whom he Preach'd,
A most notorious Instance of which, we have lately had from this very Pulpit, when the the Abomination of Desolation (I mean the Worship of the Host) was seen standing in this very place, where a Romish Priest in the presence of the late King before whom he Preached,
But now God commands all men every where to repent, because he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the World, had the Confidence to read them thus, and likewise to Print them so, before his Sermon;
But now God commands all men every where to Repent, Because he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the World, had the Confidence to read them thus, and likewise to Print them so, before his Sermon;
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And this is the method our wise Law-givers have govern'd themselves by, in endeavouring to make the Natives in all things conformable to our Customs and Usages, and forsake their own.
And this is the method our wise Lawgivers have governed themselves by, in endeavouring to make the Natives in all things conformable to our Customs and Usages, and forsake their own.
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which if by your Zeal for God's Glory, and Wisdom in compassing things Great, and Difficult, we shall obtain, we shall make our selves, and our Enemies happy;
which if by your Zeal for God's Glory, and Wisdom in compassing things Great, and Difficult, we shall obtain, we shall make our selves, and our Enemies happy;
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Cum fruges Cererem, vinum Liberum dicimus; genere nos quidem utimur usitato, sed ecquem tam amentem esse putas, qui illud quo veseatur deum credat esse? Lib. 3, de Natura Deor. Sec. 16. Edit. Fol. Lond. 1681.
Cum Fruges Cererem, vinum Liberum dicimus; genere nos quidem utimur usitato, sed ecquem tam amentem esse putas, qui illud quo veseatur God Credat esse? Lib. 3, de Nature Deor. Sec. 16. Edit. Fol. Lond. 1681.
